121 - Plutarch and Shakespeare, w/ The Base Creates
From Cost of Glory by Alex Petkas
June 4, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 121
About this episode
A discussion on the significance of theatre and classical traditions with a focus on a new drama competition.
A conversation with Morgan Watkins of TheBaseCreates and George Carter from Old Sovereign Publishing about the importance of re-enchanting the world through theatre and the tradition of the classics, specifically focusing on a new drama competition called "The Great Panathenaea" . Links: TheBaseCreates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBaseCreates TheBaseCreates X: https://x.com/thebasecreates Subscribe to the Cost of Glory newsletter for detailed maps, images, and analysis of this pivotal moment in ancient history Get in touch at: Website: https://costofglory.com X: https://x.com/costofglory
People in this episode
Host: Alex Petkas
Guests: Morgan Watkins, George Carter
Topics covered
- theatre
- classics
- drama competition
- re-enchantment
- conversation
Keywords
- Plutarch
- Shakespeare
- theatre
- classics
- drama competition
- The Great Panathenaea
- re-enchantment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TheBaseCreates, Old Sovereign Publishing
Books & works: The Great Panathenaea
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